# MD Player — Nostalgic minidisc player

> Retro minidisc player interface for Apple Music playlists. (iPhone/iPad app by Christopher Hefferman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-player/id6744458901 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christopher Hefferman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444958558)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-player/id6744458901/reviews.md

## What is MD Player?

Bring back the charm of the minidisc era—reimagined for today.

MD Player transforms your Apple Music playlists into a beautifully immersive, retro-inspired minidisc experience. Swipe through your personal stack of digital minidiscs and drag one into the on-screen player to instantly start listening.

Feel every interaction with precise haptic feedback and hear satisfying sound effects that mimic the physical act of using a classic minidisc player. Designed with a focus on nostalgia and ease of use, MD Player creates a truly unique and engaging way to enjoy your music.

Features:
- Beautifully designed, swipeable minidisc interface
- Easily choose the color of the minidisc player
- Seamless integration with your Apple Music playlists
- Drag-and-drop interaction to load a disc into the player
- Haptic and audio feedback for a realistic feel
- Support for iPhone and iPad
- Minimal setup, instantly ready to play
- No subscription required*

Rediscover your playlists in a whole new way—MD Player brings tactile joy to digital music.

*A subscription to Apple Music is required, however there are no in-app purchases needed to use the app. 

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://chrishefferman.squarespace.com/md-player-privacy-policy

## Key features

- Swipeable minidisc interface
- Customizable player color
- Apple Music playlist integration
- Drag-and-drop disc loading
- Haptic and audio feedback
- iPhone and iPad support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MZ-R501 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MZ-R900 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MZ-N707 | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/md-player/id6744458901/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nostalgia goes to 11!

*2026-04-20*

Brings back the feels of the Minidisc era. Great tactile mechanics of loading a minidisc with the “physical” controls. Available skins for other players, but the default works great and is a good place to start. It turns your Apple Music playlists into Minidiscs!

### 5/5 — Minidiscs Forever

*2026-04-16*

Nice and clean app with the feel of using MDs for your Apple playlists. For those of us that love the MD format, this is a great digital substitute.

### 5/5 — Love the update

*2026-04-16*

Awesome update with the new backgrounds and ability to change the text on the MD player.  Keep up the great work, love this app

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2025-06-12*

😄⚡️

### 5/5 — Throwback

*2025-06-03*

Love it, still have my MD’s would love to see YouTube music and Spotify integration but 5/5

## Frequently asked questions about MD Player

### Does MD Player have ads?

No, MD Player is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted nostalgic music experience.

### What devices does MD Player support?

MD Player is designed for both iPhone and iPad, offering a consistent retro experience across Apple devices.

### How do I load music into MD Player?

You can easily load music by dragging and dropping your chosen minidisc from your virtual stack into the on-screen player.

### Is MD Player free to use?

Yes, MD Player is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases required, although an Apple Music subscription is needed to play music.

### What makes MD Player feel nostalgic?

The app recreates the charm of classic minidisc players with a swipeable interface, precise haptic feedback, and satisfying sound effects for each interaction.

### How often is MD Player updated?

The app was last updated on April 20, 2026, indicating active development and potential for future improvements and features.

### What is the age rating for MD Player?

MD Player has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I customize the look of MD Player?

Yes, you can easily choose the color of the minidisc player to personalize your retro listening experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-04-20

Welcome to version 1.0.9 of MD Player! 

This version includes: 
- A fix for a scaling issue on iPhone 12 mini & iPhone 13 mini screens
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.8 — 2026-04-15

Welcome to version 1.0.8 of MD Player! 

This version includes: 
- Fixed an issue where discs were not swipeable or draggable
- New design for changing your player
- New design for changing your background 
- Improved overall performance 
- Minor bugs and fixes

### 1.0.7 — 2025-11-23

Welcome to version 1.0.7 of MD Player!

This version has a few bug fixes.

### 1.0.6 — 2025-07-23

Welcome to version 1.0.6 of MD Player!

This version has a few bug fixes in where text would overlap outside of the display on some devices.

### 1.0.5 — 2025-07-09

This version of MD Player includes: 
- A new player, the MZ-N707!
- Choice of new wallpapers!
- Updating your player name!
- Other bug fixes

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All apps by Christopher Hefferman: https://appshunter.io/developer/1444958558

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-14.*